Driving Lessons in Warrington

Warrington's 16 driving schools average a 4.7-star rating, with 40 independent driving instructors also serving the area. Driving lesson prices range from £35 to £42 per hour, averaging £39 where published. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons, and 4 have female driving instructors, with 12 independent female driving instructors available. Warrington's test centre has an excellent 55.5% pass rate, considerably better than St Helens (40.9%) or Widnes (42.7%), though Northwich reaches an even stronger 57.6%.

£39
average price
16
driving schools
40
independent instructors
6
test centres

Driving lessons in Warrington

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Showing 1–20 of 56 driving schools and independent instructors in Warrington.

Pauline Lynn Smith

Automatic

From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20
Female ADI
Bespoke Driving

Bespoke Driving

Manual

5(23)
From £40/hr5hrs for £180Save £20

Retired Greater Manchester Police officer with 30 years' service and a Certificate of Education from the University of Huddersfield, now teaching with a calm, patient approach tailored to how each learner progresses best. Multiple first-time pass testimonials highlight his ability to build confidence in nervous drivers. £40/hour or £36/hour as part of a 5-lesson pack, with your test car available on the day and theory test support included.

IntensiveTest car available
27 Sandhill Ter, Latchford, Warrington WA4 1HUView school
MB Driving School

MB Driving School

Manual

5(5)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Over 200 five-star reviews and 12+ years' experience teaching with a calm, patient approach that adapts to each learner's style. £35/hour or £340 for 10 hours, with intensive courses from £340–£690, motorway lessons at £80 for 2 hours, and Pass Plus courses at £170. All students get free access to Theory Test Pro and test route videos.

Intensive
Payne Cl, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 1DTView school
MSM Driving Academy

MSM Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

5(2)
From £42/hr

Experienced in supporting neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyspraxia, to build confidence behind the wheel. Two-hour lessons at £42/hr during business hours (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00), rising to £44/hr outside these times and £48/hr for weekends, bank holidays, and motorway tuition. Pass Plus courses available at £295.

EveningsWeekends
Wrightway2Drive

Wrightway2Drive

Manual

5(1)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Patient instructor known for helping nervous and mature learners feel relaxed behind the wheel, with many first-attempt passes. £40/hour for single lessons or discounted block bookings, plus access to the MyDriveTime app for all pupils. Pass Plus courses also available.

13 Cliffe Rd, Warrington WA4 5AQView school
Start2Drive

Start2Drive

Manual and automatic

4.9(42)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Patient instructors who excel at building confidence from complete beginner to test-ready driver, with multiple reviews praising their ability to explain concepts in different ways and provide emotional support. £40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with 5 × 2-hour block deals at £380 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 37 reviews, with learners consistently reporting first-time passes.

46 Dam Ln, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4ERView school
Stu Green Driving Instructor

Stu Green Driving Instructor

Automatic

4.8(26)
From £36/hr10hrs for £340Save £20

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with a focus on modern coaching methods and structured learning. £36/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson options available. Based locally for 20 years with deep knowledge of the area, Stu builds confidence through patient, friendly instruction tailored to your pace.

82 Welsby Cl, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 0DPView school
Prima School of Motoring

Prima School of Motoring

Manual

4.797% pass rate
From £36/hr10hrs for £360

Known for nervous driver support with patient, structured tuition that builds confidence at every stage. A 97% pass rate across 35+ years' experience, with block booking deals at £36/hour (10 lessons for £360) and intensive courses available to fast-track your learning.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
61 Solway Cl, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 0UPView school
andiesL's School of Motoring

andiesL's School of Motoring

Manual

3.7(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

£40/hour or 10 lessons for £385 with a patient, friendly instructor who specializes in nervous drivers and confidence building. Motorway training, refresher lessons, and intensive courses available, plus gift vouchers for flexible learning.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
54 Meeting Ln, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2RAView school
GP Driving School

GP Driving School

Manual and automatic

From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Flexible pricing from £38/hour (1.5-hour lessons at £57 manual, £60 auto) with substantial block discounts—10 hours costs £360–£380, and 30-hour packages drop to £1,000–£1,060. One instructor offers BTEC in Driving Science accreditation, a structured qualification addressing risk assessment and road safety for younger drivers, taught alongside standard practical lessons.

EveningsWeekends
4 Lindi Ave, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 2SJView school
Warrington Driving School

Warrington Driving School

Manual

From £40/hr

Two highly qualified instructors offering standard lessons, motorway tuition, and free theory test preparation at £40/hour (£42 for motorway lessons). Pick-up and drop-off service available across 19 areas, with Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

EveningsWeekends
53 Parkland Cl, Appleton Thorn, Warrington WA4 4RHView school
Austin School of Motoring

Austin School of Motoring

Manual

4.9(40)

Specialising in manual driving lessons only, this family-run school has over 23 years' combined experience with instructors Dave and Karen. Multiple five-star reviews highlight their patient, calm approach—particularly effective with nervous learners—and several students report passing first time after just 4–8 months of lessons.

Female Instructors
40 Westover Rd, Padgate, Warrington WA1 3JPView school
U Drive Driver Training

U Drive Driver Training

Manual and automatic

4.5(73)87% pass rate
Block bookings available

87% first-time pass rate backed by 422 customer reviews praising patient instructors and modern teaching methods. The school offers £20 off block bookings through their 'Try Us and See Deal', with flexible lessons tailored to individual learning styles—no pressure to progress before you're ready. Choose from 13 male and female instructors, all CRB-checked, with pickup and drop-off at home, college, or work included.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Farm Alder Root Ln, Winwick, Warrington WA2 8RZView school

Thomas Dobson

Manual

Keith Bishop Driver Training

Keith Bishop Driver Training

Manual

5(106)
475 Merrick Cl, Winwick, Warrington WA2 0EEView school
LB Driver Training

LB Driver Training

Manual

5(9)
38 Greystone Rd, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2ERView school
Garry's Driving School

Garry's Driving School

Manual

5(2)
44 Northway, Warrington WA2 9QBView school
Shameem Rasool Driving School

Shameem Rasool Driving School

Manual

3.5(12)
96 Manchester Rd, Warrington WA1 3ANView school

Kerry Anne Longson

Female ADI

Stuart Annis

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Warrington?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
4
£40–45
6

Based on prices from 10 driving schools in Warrington.

Intensive courses in Warrington

Want to pass fast?

5 Warrington schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Warrington Test Centres and Pass Rates

Warrington is in a good spot. Its own centre has a pass rate of 56%, comfortably above the national figure of 50%, and Northwich does even better at 58%, with the shortest typical wait nearby at about 1½ months and the best automatic pass rate around at 49%. St Helens and Widnes are the weak links, with pass rates of 41% and 43% that place both in Britain's bottom tenth. Sale has the longest typical wait, at about 4 months.

58%

Northwich

3,529 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate58.9%
Automatic pass rate48.7%
56%

Warrington

7,550 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate58.1%
Automatic pass rate48.6%
51%

Sale (Manchester)

10,921 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate54.6%
Automatic pass rate45.1%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

13,035 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.1%
Automatic pass rate37.9%
43%

Widnes

6,846 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate44.5%
Automatic pass rate37.6%
41%

St Helens (Liverpool)

14,174 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate43.3%
Automatic pass rate34.1%

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